Saturday - July 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Utah Editors

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ALTA Honors Utah Member With National Recognition
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release: * * * ALTA Honors Utah Member with National Recognition Kim Connelly Cruz NTP has earned the National Title Professional (NTP) designation from the American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry. Formally acknowledged with the NTP designation on June 1, 2026, Cruz is one of 128 leaders across the United States who have devoted their careers  more
American Rivers CEO Kiernan Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following written testimony by American Rivers CEO and President Tom Kiernan from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the Colorado River Basin and future operations decisions: * * * Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on matters related to the Colorado River basin. My name is Tom Kiernan, and I am the CEO and President of   more
Ariz. State Reps. Nguyen and Bliss Meet With Pocket Fire Command, Urge Residents to Stay Prepared
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Nguyen and Bliss Meet with Pocket Fire Command, Urge Residents to Stay Prepared District 1 lawmakers receive on-site briefing as wind-driven fire expands north of Sedona - State Representatives Quang Nguyen and Selina Bliss met Sunday with Pocket Fire incident command at the Sedona Airport air operations base for a briefing on the fire's rapid growth, threats to nearby communities and t  more
Bennet, Heinrich, Fischer, Welch, Curtis Introduce Legislation to Protect Firefighters from Harmful Chemicals
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Heinrich, Fischer, Welch, Curtis Introduce Legislation to Protect Firefighters from Harmful Chemicals * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and John Curtis (R-Idaho) to introduce the Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art (PFAS) Alternatives Act of 2026, legislation to sup  more
Center for American Progress: SAVE Act Is Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced Across the Country
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * The SAVE Act Is Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced Across the Country The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act may be stalled in Congress, but a new report from the Center for American Progress warns that state versions of the legislation are being advanced around the country, making it harder for eligible American citizens to vote. The report f  more
Colorado River Authority of Utah Executive Director Haas Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Amy Haas, executive director of the Colorado River Authority of Utah, from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the Colorado River Basin and future operations decisions: * * * Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and Members of the Committee: thank you for the opportunity to testify this morning. My name is Amy Haas. I am the Executive Director of the Colorado River Authority o  more
Curtis, Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Counter China, Secure Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis, Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Counter China, Secure Supply Chains * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Securing Partner Supply Chains Act, bipartisan legislation to secure supply chains and counter China's growing influence. The legislation would help U.S. allies and partners build tools  more
Curtis, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Patients' Access to Preferred Doctor, Lower Drug Costs
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Patients' Access to Preferred Doctor, Lower Drug Costs * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the Protecting Patient Access Act, bipartisan legislation to protect patients' access to their preferred doctors and lower out-of-pocket drug costs. The bill would allow patients to change insurance plans mid-yea  more
ESPN to provide extensive coverage of the 2026 NBA Summer League beginning July 9
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to provide extensive coverage of the 2026 NBA Summer League beginning July 9 * Championship Game set for July 19 on ESPN * NBA Today live from Las Vegas - ESPN platforms will present extensive coverage of the 2026 NBA Summer League, featuring all 30 NBA teams in action from the Thomas & Mack Center and The Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las   more
First Lady of Liberia Joins Church Leaders to Break Ground on Maternity Hospital
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 30 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * First Lady of Liberia Joins Church Leaders to Break Ground on Maternity Hospital Milestone moment comes during Strengthening Families Conference in Monrovia - Liberia first lady Kartumu Yarta Boakai participated in the eighth annual Strengthening Families Conference (SFC) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held June 19-20 in Monrovia. As part of the con  more
Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: June 29 - July 4, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 29 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: June 29 - July 4, 2026 * **The governor's schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, June 29 9:00 a.m. Speak at The Point Groundbreaking Location: The Point, Draper Media Access 10:40 a.m. Meet with Ontario Premier Doug Ford Location: Governor's Office, Utah State Capitol 3:00 p.m. Gree  more
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Partnering in RAISE US Initiative To Support Job Growth in the New Tech Economy
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 29 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Partnering in RAISE US Initiative To Support Job Growth in the New Tech Economy * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut is one of several states partnering with RAISE US, a newly launched nonprofit organization that is bringing together states, employers, workers, and educators to build a workforce infrastructure that  more
Governor Polis Mourns Loss of Wildland Firefighters, Authorizes Colorado National Guard for Extraction Efforts
DENVER, Colorado, June 28 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Mourns Loss of Wildland Firefighters, Authorizes Colorado National Guard for Extraction Efforts Yesterday, Governor Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency in response to the Snyder Mesa Fire burning in Mesa County, which crossed the border into Colorado from Utah. This included authorization of the Colorado National Guard to assist with efforts to recover three additional U  more
Hickenlooper Statement On Visit To Snyder Fire Briefing
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement On Visit To Snyder Fire Briefing * FRUITA, CO - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, alongside state leaders, visited Mesa County where he met with first responders and emergency management staff and received an update on the Snyder fire that has surpassed 28,000 acres, claimed the lives of three firefighters, and injured two others. The fire comes as Colorado and othe  more
ICYMI: Curtis Discusses 250-Mile Walk for America's 250th on Fox News
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Curtis Discusses 250-Mile Walk for America's 250th on Fox News * HYRUM, UT -U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) joined Fox News' Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy to discuss his 250-mile walk across Utah commemorating America's 250th anniversary. During the interview, Curtis reflected on the patriotism, service, and strong sense of community he has encountered while walking nearly 30 miles each  more
ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Press CFTC on Reports of Deceptive Marketing by Prediction Market Operator
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Press CFTC on Reports of Deceptive Marketing by Prediction Market Operator Letter requests information concerning Wall Street Journal reporting on Polymarket marketing tactics  - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) sent a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael S. Selig requesting answers following recent report  more
Identities Released of Three Firefighters Who Died Responding to Knowles Fire in Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Identities Released of Three Firefighters Who Died Responding to Knowles Fire in Colorado * MESA COUNTY, Colo. -Federal wildland fire officials are releasing the identities of three firefighters who died while responding to the Knowles Fire in western Colorado on Saturday. The firefighters were assigned to the Rifle Helitack crew and were engaged in initial attack operations on the Knowles F  more
InnovateEDU CEO Mote Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Education and the American Family released the following written testimony by Erin Mote, CEO and co-founder of InnovateEDU, Brooklyn, New York, from a June 16, 2026, hearing entitled "The Future of K-12 Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence": * * * Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Blunt Rochester, and distinguished members of the HELP Committee, thank you for convening this critical hearing and  more
Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Curtis (R-UT), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody biomass-material left  more
Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Curtis (R-UT), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody biomass-material left  more
NMSU Foundation announces new board leadership, members
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 29 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Foundation announces new board leadership, members * The New Mexico State University Foundation begins its new fiscal year July 1 with Margaret Hardin '94, former CEO of Ergobaby, commencing her first year as board chair. Louis A. Vega '91, president of Dow North America, transitions to the role of outgoing chair. Joining Hardin on the executive committee of the Foundation are Carol S  more
Schiff Joins Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from Forests
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff Joins Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from Forests U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), John Curtis (R-Utah), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in introducing bipartisan legislation, the Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody bi  more
Sen. Peters, 48 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Postal Service
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, with 48 co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Postal Service: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 23, 2026 David Steiner Postmaster General United States Postal Service 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington, D.C. 20260 - The Honorable Amber McReynolds Chairwoman, Board of Governors United States Postal Service 475 L'Enfan  more
Shingo Institute Recognizes Research Advancing Understanding of Behavior in Continuous Improvement
LOGAN, Utah, June 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Shingo Institute Recognizes Research Advancing Understanding of Behavior in Continuous Improvement * LOGAN, Utah -The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that "When Yes Is a No: Navigating the Facade of Conformity in Continuous Improvement," published in the Journal of Operations Management and authored by Vijaya Sunder M and Kevin Linderman, has  more
U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Bryan Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following written testimony by U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. from a June 17, 2026, hearing on the state of the U.S. territories: * * * Good morning Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and members of the Committee: On behalf of the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands, thank you all for the opportunity to appear before you today. The more than 87,000 American citizens I represent are full citizens  more
University of Utah Health: How Brain Messenger Protein Drives Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * How a Brain Messenger Protein Drives Progression of Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease is driven by a buildup of a toxic protein called Tau that kills neurons. As toxic Tau spreads to new regions of the brain, symptoms become worse and ultimately fatal. Now, researchers have discovered that, in mice, a brain protein called Arc helps spread Tau from sick brain cells to healthy  more
Warnock, Colleagues Demand USPS Abandon Proposed Rule to Restrict Mail-in Ballots
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Colleagues Demand USPS Abandon Proposed Rule to Restrict Mail-in Ballots Senator Reverend Warnock joined his Senate colleagues in condemning unlawful restrictions to mail-in voting access  President Trump has co-opted the United States Postal service to further incite skepticism over the nation's voting process using baseless claims of election fraud Senator Warnock continues to fig  more